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Florida Bill Legalizes Coach Support Funds for Players

2/22/2026

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Florida lawmakers passed Senate Bill 178, the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing high school coaches to use personal funds for player support, including meals and transportation, up to $15,000.
The bill follows a suspension of Teddy Bridgewater, a former NFL quarterback, for providing such benefits at Miami Northwestern High School.
The legislation would legalize these actions and require coaches to report expenditures.
The bill awaits Florida House approval.

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Florida lawmakers passed Senate Bill 178, the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing high school coaches to use personal funds for player support, including meals and transportation, up to $15,000.
The bill follows a suspension of Teddy Bridgewater, a former NFL quarterback, for providing such benefits at Miami Northwestern High School.
The legislation would legalize these actions and require coaches to report expenditures.
The bill awaits Florida House approval.